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STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball advancing to the super regional in the NCAA Tournament triggered another contract bonus for coach Brian O'Connor.
He'll now receive an extra $50,000 after the Bulldogs (43-17) dominated the Starkville Regional. O'Connor received $50,000 for getting the Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament.
MSU, the No. 14 national seed, will face No. 3 Georgia (49-12) in the Athens Super Regional starting on either June 5 or 6.
Here's what to know about the contract salary and bonuses for O'Connor, MSU's first-year coach.
O'Connor can earn up to $500,000 in bonuses each year:
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The highest of the following NCAA Tournament bonuses will be awarded if more than one is applicable:
O'Connor signed a six-year contract with Mississippi State through the 2031 season, averaging $2.9 million annually. He's earning $2.5 million for the 2026 season.
His salary will increase by $150,000 annually until it reaches $3.3 million in 2031.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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He'll now receive an extra $50,000 after the Bulldogs (43-17) dominated the Starkville Regional. O'Connor received $50,000 for getting the Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament.
MSU, the No. 14 national seed, will face No. 3 Georgia (49-12) in the Athens Super Regional starting on either June 5 or 6.
Here's what to know about the contract salary and bonuses for O'Connor, MSU's first-year coach.
Brian O'Connor contract bonuses
O'Connor can earn up to $500,000 in bonuses each year:
- SEC regular season championship: $50,000
- SEC Tournament championship: $50,000
- SEC Coach of the Year: $50,000
- National Coach of the Year: $50,000
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The highest of the following NCAA Tournament bonuses will be awarded if more than one is applicable:
- NCAA Tournament appearance: $50,000
- NCAA Tournament super regional appearance: $100,000
- College World Series: $150,000
- College World Series final: $200,000
- National championship: $300,000
Brian O'Connor contract, salary
O'Connor signed a six-year contract with Mississippi State through the 2031 season, averaging $2.9 million annually. He's earning $2.5 million for the 2026 season.
His salary will increase by $150,000 annually until it reaches $3.3 million in 2031.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Brian O'Connor contract bonus for Mississippi State in super regional
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